The City of Hayward is accepting applications for Police Officer--Lateral. Police Officers at the City of Hayward perform a wide variety of law enforcement assignments including but not limited to: patrol, traffic control, criminal and juvenile investigation, and radio communication. These require operating a patrol car or motorcycle, arresting and citing violators of laws, writing reports, serving warrants, testifying in court and providing information to the public.

Under general supervision on an assigned shift; performs a variety of law enforcement and modern crime prevention work; controls traffic flow; patrols an assigned area for the prevention of crime and enforcement of federal, state and local laws and regulations, and arrests violators as necessary; performs investigative work; and other related law enforcement work as required.

The Dixon Police Department is committed to providing a full range of public safety services to the City of Dixon. The Department is growing with the City and has career opportunities in patrol, investigations, canine, traffic enforcement, tactical operations, and crisis negotiations. The Dixon Police Department is progressive law enforcement agency committed to the core values of service, honesty and integrity, accountability and respect.

THE POSITIONThe Woodland Police Department is accepting applications for the volunteer position of Reserve Police Officer Level II. Possession of a valid certificate of completion from a P.O.S.T. Basic Academy or valid certificate of completion from a P.O.S.T. LEVEL II, MODULE COURSE must be submitted with your application. All correspondence will be through email.

DEFINITIONTo perform a variety of duties related to law enforcement and crime prevention work.

This recruitment will close when a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. Please have all required documents attached to your calopps application. Qualified candidates will be invited to interview on an on-going basis. Fax or email attachments will be accepted, contact Human Resources at 831-758-7254 for this information.

Police Officer (Lateral)

This agency is not using CalOpps to accept online applications for this recruitment. Please read the job announcement for details on how to apply.

The City of Hayward is accepting applications for Police Officer--Lateral. Police Officers at the City of Hayward perform a wide variety of law enforcement assignments including but not limited to: patrol, traffic control, criminal and juvenile investigation, and radio communication. These require operating a patrol car or motorcycle, arresting and citing violators of laws, writing reports, serving warrants, testifying in court and providing information to the public.

THE DEPARTMENT

The Hayward Police Department is comprised of a staff of 197 sworn personnel and 124 professional staff. The Department supports a Community Policing philosophy and offers excellent promotional and special assignment opportunities. The Patrol Division currently works 3-12.5 hour days and has weekends off at least six months out of the year. Patrol Officers enjoy a minimum of 9 training days per year. Detectives who work investigations (SVU, Homicide, Gangs, Narcotics, etc.) receive incentive pay and participate in several task forces in Alameda County. Officers have a wide variety of specialty assignments to choose from, such as School Resource Officer, K9, Special Duty Unit (street enforcement related to gangs), and Traffic (motors).

Under general supervision on an assigned shift; performs a variety of law enforcement and modern crime prevention work; controls traffic flow; patrols an assigned area for the prevention of crime and enforcement of federal, state and local laws and regulations, and arrests violators as necessary; performs investigative work; and other related law enforcement work as required.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Under general supervision on an assigned shift:

Patrol assigned area in car or on foot for the prevention of crime and enforcement of federal, state and local laws and regulations, and arrests violators as necessary

Answer calls for the protection of life and property and the enforcement of local, county, and State laws

Stop drivers operating vehicles unsafely or in violation of laws, and issues traffic and parking citations

Observe assigned areas for suspicious acts and unsafe conditions

Report abandoned vehicles

Direct traffic, including regulation of vehicle flow, at times of emergency or congestion

Federal, state and local laws and regulations regarding civil, criminal and traffic violations, and the conduct of law enforcement operations including arrest, search, seizure, incarceration, interrogation, investigation and use of deadly force

Any combination equivalent to experience and education that could likely provide the required knowledge, skill and ability is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge, skill and abilities would be:

Graduation from a California Basic Police Academy

Completion of the twelfth grade or equivalent and supplemental courses or special training in law enforcement work.

License Required:

Possession of an appropriate valid California operator’s license.

Medical Requirements:

Must meet prior to appointment, and maintain during employment with the Sanger Police Department, medical, health and physical standards as required by the department.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Strength, stamina, coordination and balance to stand and walk for long periods, bend and reach to conduct inspections, climb up and down ladders, run in pursuit of detainees, physically restrain uncooperative and violent individuals, drive vehicles in high speed pursuit, carry equipment and supplies; remain alert in a confined space on all shifts; vision to see details in low light; coordination, vision and strength for use of firearms; occasional lifting of objects weighing up to fifty pounds; strength to move the weight of an adult human body.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work in confined spaces, stress of working with detainees, persons under the influence of alcohol and drugs, emotional individuals and resistive and combative persons; stress of exposure to personally dangerous individuals and circumstances including dead, injured and sick individuals; exposure to individuals with communicable diseases; exposure to hazardous materials.

Police Officer (Academy Students/Grads & Laterals) (318)

Salary: 5042.66 - 6757.65 Monthly

Job Category: Law Enforcement

Location: Sacramento/Metro Area

Job Type: Full-Time

Close Date: Continuous

The Dixon Police Department is committed to providing a full range of public safety services to the City of Dixon. The Department is growing with the City and has career opportunities in patrol, investigations, canine, traffic enforcement, tactical operations, and crisis negotiations. The Dixon Police Department is progressive law enforcement agency committed to the core values of service, honesty and integrity, accountability and respect.

THE POSITION: The Dixon Police Department is recruiting to fill full-time Police Officer positions at either the Academy Graduate Level or Lateral Level, as well as establish an employment eligibility list for future possible use. The City offers a challenging and rewarding opportunity for qualified applicants pursuing a law enforcement career. Dixon Police Officers are responsible for a wide variety of generalist police services. Opportunities for specialization and advancement are also available. The Dixon Police Department operates on a 12-hour shift schedule.

BASIC TRAINING ACADEMY STUDENTS MUST HAVE COPY OF POST CERTIFICATES IN HAND PRIOR TO START OF BACKGROUND PROCESS.

SELECTION PROCESS: Apply immediately and include all required documents at the time application is submitted. Applications and supplemental questions will be reviewed and screened, and the most qualified candidates will be invited to continue in the examination process. The process includes a Personal History Statement (PHS) review, interview, CVSA exam, extensive personal background investigation, credit history, pre-employment medical, with drug test, and psychological assessments.

Failure of any component during the exam process eliminates the candidate from further selection processing.

EMPLOYMENT PROCESSING: All appointees are required to complete a field training program and successfully complete an 18-month probationary period, and in accordance with Federal law, are to provide proof of identity and proof that they may legally work in the United States.

VETERAN'S PREFERENCE POINTS will be applied. A copy of the DD214 form must be filed at the time of application.

The City of Dixon is an EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION EMPLOYER. Reasonable Accommodation in the application, examination and selection process will be made upon request by calling 707-678-7000.

Reserve Police Officer

Volunteer Position

Job Category: Law Enforcement

Location: Sacramento/Metro Area

Job Type: Volunteer

Close Date: Continuous

THE POSITIONThe Woodland Police Department is accepting applications for the volunteer position of Reserve Police Officer Level II. Possession of a valid certificate of completion from a P.O.S.T. Basic Academy or valid certificate of completion from a P.O.S.T. LEVEL II, MODULE COURSE must be submitted with your application. All correspondence will be through email.

DEFINITIONTo perform a variety of duties related to law enforcement and crime prevention work.

EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES – Under direct supervision, duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Perform investigative work; preserve and investigate crime scenes; collect, process, photograph and present evidence using scientific techniques including fingerprints, fibers, blood, and related physical evidence.• Conduct a variety of criminal investigations involving crimes against persons and property, auto theft, white collar crime, and narcotics; gather evidence and prepare cases for prosecution.• Conduct covert, undercover investigations as assigned.• Identify suspects; conduct interviews and interrogations; apprehend and arrest offenders.• Patrol a designated area of the City to preserve law and order; discovers and prevents the commission of crimes.• Respond to public service calls including felonies, animal complaints, domestic disturbances, civil complaints, and property control; contact and interview victims and witnesses.• Participate in and provide support and assistance to special crime prevention programs; take an active role in area of public education relative to crime and crime prevention.• Respond to burglary alarm activations; check buildings for physical security.• Enforce state and local laws and ordinances; issue warnings and citations.• Direct traffic at fires, special events, and other emergency or congested situations; assist with DUI checkpoints.• Prepare reports on arrests made, activities performed and unusual incidents observed.• Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other City employees, other law enforcement agencies and the public using principles of good customer service.• Perform related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Knowledge of:

• Basic knowledge of use of firearms and other modern police equipment and communications and information systems related to law enforcement.• Principles and practices of law enforcement organization, methods and techniques.• Pertinent local, State, and federal rules, regulations and laws.• Practices and methods of public relations and customer service; techniques and principles of effective interpersonal communication.• Modern office equipment, methods, procedures, and computer hardware and software.• Report writing techniques.

Ability to:

• On a continuous basis, know and understand all aspects of a Reserve Police Officer's job; intermittently analyze work papers, reports and special projects; remember accounts given by witnesses; identify crime suspects; interpret and apply the law to field situations; observe while conducting surveillance; problem solve crime situations; and explain law to public.• On an intermittent basis, sit at desk or in patrol vehicle; walk and stand during patrol activities; bend, squat and kneel during inspection of crime scene or conducting building searches; climb stairs and/or ladders while in the field; twist while making arrests; perform simple and power grasping, pushing, pulling, and fine manipulation; run and walk; continuously wear utility belt and other police equipment of 30 pounds; and intermittently carry weight of 100 pounds or less.• Analyze situations quickly and objectively; determine and take emergency action as required.• Learn to operate a computer as necessary to perform job duties.• Understand and carry out written and oral directions.• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records and reports.• Deal tactfully with customers.• Work outdoors in a variety of weather conditions• Communicate effectively and concisely, both orally and in writing.• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.

ABOUT THE POLICE DEPARTMENT

The Woodland Police Department is staffed with 64 sworn officers and 12 support employees. It, too, is expected to expand in size as the City grows. The Department is managed by a Chief of Police, a Police Captain, three Lieutenants, ten Sergeants, Support Services Manager, and a Police Records Supervisor. The Department has three Bureaus; Patrol, Investigations, and Community Relations. Police Officers are assigned to all Bureaus where the work in various capacities and teams. Within the Bureaus are many specialty units including K-9 , Traffic/Motors, School Resource Officers, Street Response Team, Narcotics Agent, Detectives, and Homeless Outreach Street Team. There are a number of collateral duties available to officers to include SWAT, Crisis Negotiations Team, Field Training Officer, Honor Guard, Arrest & Control Instructors, Firearms Instructors, Gang Resistance Education and Training (G.R.E.A.T) instructors, Social Media Team and Bicycle Patrol. The Woodland Police Department prides itself in being a service orientated agency using a Community Oriented Policing model and Intelligence Led Policing (ILP) strategy. The Woodland Police Department welcomes and practices constant community engagement, outreach, and activism. The City's Police Activities League (PAL) was formed and is led by Woodland Police personnel who place an emphasis on providing accessible and healthy activities for the city's youth.

ABOUT THE CITY

Woodland is a city of approximately 55,000 residents. Incorporated in 1871, Woodland is conveniently located on I-5 just 12 miles northwest of Sacramento and 9 miles north of U.C. Davis. Woodland’s primary business is agriculture and light industrial, including distribution centers for Target, True Value, Payless, and Walgreen’s. Woodland has a community college, 2 senior high schools, 2 junior high schools and 12 elementary schools in the public school district, supplemented by five private schools, grades K through 12. The area offers various recreation possibilities: water skiing and boating on the Sacramento River, Lake Berryessa and Lake Folsom; skiing in the Sierras, hunting and fishing; five golf courses; and many other youth and adult oriented recreations.

Police Officer- Academy Graduate

Regular Employment Opportunity

Salary: 6874.00 - 9213.00 Monthly

Job Category: Law Enforcement

Location: Central Coast

Job Type: Full-Time

Close Date: Continuous

* Prequalification Questionnaire Required

This recruitment will close when a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. Please have all required documents attached to your calopps application. Qualified candidates will be invited to interview on an on-going basis. Fax or email attachments will be accepted, contact Human Resources at 831-758-7254 for this information.

A copy of a valid POST Certificate and proof of Physical Agility (if relevant) are required at time of application. Calopps will only allow for a single PDF upload. This recruitment will be used to establish an eligible list for current and future vacancies.

THE DEPARTMENT: The Salinas Police Department has an authorized staff of 170 sworn and 55 non-sworn personnel, with an annual budget of $47 million. The Department is responsible for providing a full range of crime prevention and law enforcement services to a diverse community of over 161,042 residents. The Department responds to an average of 8,700 calls for service each month.

THE POSITION: Becoming a City of Salinas Police Officer represents an outstanding employment opportunity for dedicated and career-minded men and women. The City offers a competitive salary and excellent paid benefits. The City of Salinas Police operates on a Ten Plan (Patrol has rotating weekends off). Officers dictate reports into a 24-hour word processing unit. A variety of specialized assignments are available, including SWAT, Crime Scene Investigator, K-9 Officer, PAL and Hostage Negotiation Team (HNT). Each will receive an additional 5% of base monthly salary while in those assignments.

APPLICATION AND TESTING PROCESS: Only those applicants with that meet the minimum qualification will be invited to the Department interview. All correspondence will be sent via email.

• Applicants who submit a P.O.S.T. Requalification Course Certificate, must submit a valid WSTB*. South Bay WSTB Certificate must accompany application and be valid within 12 months prior to application.• POST Certificate must remain valid by appointment date.• Applicant must have a High School diploma or GED.• Applicant must be 21 years of age at time of appointment to Police Officer.• Must be a U.S. citizen or have applied for citizenship before application for Police Officer.• Valid California Driver’s License.• Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills are highly desirable.

*REQUIRED DOCUMENTS: Must be submitted at the time of application as a single PDF file or via email to maria.avila@ci.salinas.ca.us, or via fax to (831) 758-7941. Applications will be considered incomplete without required documents. WSTB certificates must be valid within twelve months prior to application. All documents submitted become the property of the City of Salinas and will not be returned or photocopied. Please only submit the required documents requested; all other information will be discarded.

APPOINTMENTS: Prior to appointment, all candidates must successfully complete a background investigation, polygraph examination, psychological evaluation, Chief’s interview, meet the current Police Officer Standards and Testing (P.O.S.T.) medical standard for peace officers, and a drug & alcohol screening test. Candidates must meet the department’s pre-employment policy regarding illegal use or possession of drugs. The City reserves the right to use alternate testing procedures if deemed necessary. Police Officers have a probationary period of twelve (12) months. CITY COMMUNICATION REGARDING THE SELECTION PROCESS WILL BE VIA E-MAIL. PLEASE ENSURE THAT YOU HAVE ACCESS TO THE E-MAIL ON YOUR APPLICATION. Finalist interview/assessment will be held with the City of Salinas. 5/12/17 ma

VETERAN’S PREFERENCE: A veteran is defined in accordance with California Government Code 18540.4. In order to exercise this preference, the veteran must submit the City’s Veteran’s Preference Application (found here: http://www.ci.salinas.ca.us/services/hr/pdf/VeteransPreferencePolicy.pdf) and provide a copy of the DD-214 form at time of application as proof of military status. Failure to submit the required forms will be deemed a waiver of veteran's preference. Military veterans shall be given preference in initial appointment to City service. Further details can be obtained from the Human Resources Division, at 831-758-7254.

DRUG & ALCOHOL TESTING POLICY: Candidates offered employment must pass a pre-placement medical exam, which includes a drug and alcohol-screening test, prior to final appointment. Hiring decisions may be based upon the results of the pre-employment drug and alcohol screening. Positive samples are retained for 90 days from the date of notification. Applicants with a positive result must notify the City in writing prior to expiration of the 90 days to request retention beyond the 90 day period. A copy of theCity’s Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy is available upon request.